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Tigers release struggling reliever Francisco Rodriguez — SAN DIEGO (AP) The Detroit Tigers have released Francisco Rodriguez, one day after the 35-year-old reliever allowed a grand slam to Robinson Cano in his latest rough outing. — Rodriguez saved 44 games for the Tigers in 2016, but he is 2-5 with a 7.82 ERA this year.
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Tigers release struggling reliever Francisco Rodriguez — The Detroit Tigers released veteran reliever Francisco Rodriguez on Friday. — Rodriguez, 35, holds the major league record for saves in a single season (62), set in 2008 while pitching for the Los Angeles Angels.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
K-Rod's woes continue: Reliever yields grand slam in Tigers' 9-6 loss — Since he spoke up on June 13, he's allowed seven runs on seven hits in just four appearances — SEATTLE - Francisco Rodriguez wants to pitch in high-leverage situations. — He made no bones about that last week …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers in last place, but ‘no one has cashed in their chips’ — SEATTLE - They left town winless and swept, at their lowest point in two seasons and as this one continues to spiral out of control, finally the Detroit Tigers' free-fall hit last place.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers get swept in Seattle with 9-6 loss, fall to last place in AL Central — K-Rod gives up grand slam as Tigers suffer perhaps season-defining sweep; Kinsler, Miggy homer — SEATTLE - On Wednesday night, after the Detroit Tigers' worst loss of the season, manager Brad Ausmus was asked …
Vito Chirco / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers next foe: Porous San Diego Padres ripe for frying — Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press Wochit … Special writer Vito Chirco previews this weekend's series between the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres: — San Diego Padres (29-44) — Friday-Sunday at Petco Park (10:10 p.m., 10:10 and 4:40)
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Verlander's improvement, bullpen's demise familiar feeling for Tigers
Verlander's improvement, bullpen's demise familiar feeling for Tigers
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If the Red Sox retired numbers like the Yankees do ... Ahhh, Monument Park. A magical place at Yankee Stadium where not quite immortal players become, well, immortal. — The New York Yankees have retired so many numbers that they no longer have any single digits left (well, except this one).
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Triple-A notes: Dilson Herrera to DL, but infield logjam looms — Meet Brooks. He is the team dog, ambassador and future bat dog for the Frisco RoughRiders. He's also a speedster on the bases. USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — LOUISVILLE - Dilson Herrera, the second base prospect …
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Reds notes: Brandon Finnegan could return Monday; Amir Garrett optioned to AAA — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Brandon Finnegan could be ready to rejoin the Reds' rotation as early as Monday, manager Bryan Price said on Friday. — Finnegan made his third rehab appearance on Wednesday, throwing 71 pitches in five innings for Triple-A Columbus.
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Real or not? Orioles should trade Manny Machado, Brewers have an ace — So it continues: The Baltimore Orioles lost 6-3 to the Cleveland Indians and now have allowed five or more runs in 19 consecutive games. They're one game away from tying the major league record set by the 1924 Phillies!
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals sign former Brewers closer Neftalí Feliz and drop Chris Young — The Royals designated right-handed pitcher Chris Young for assignment on Friday, creating a roster spot for right-hander reliever Neftali Feliz, who signed a major-league contract and joined the club at Kauffman Stadium …
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers rolling as Rockies come to town for National League West showdown — Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)
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Diamondbacks make statement with wins over Rockies
Diamondbacks make statement with wins over Rockies
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo's rookie struggles serve as learning tool for Kyle Schwarber — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo dicusses Kyle Schwarber's demotion to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, June 22, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Anthony Rizzo didn't achieve …
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Kyle Schwarber expected to join Iowa Cubs Monday
Kyle Schwarber expected to join Iowa Cubs Monday
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals remain stuck in the mud — PHILADELPHIA • Whatever strides or changes the Cardinals believe they've made this month, playing from behind again Thursday vs. amendable Philadelphia affirmed a reality that remains true regardless of their opponent.
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Stephen Gross / Morning Call:
Phillies' Pete Mackanin, Pat Neshek offer conflicting stories for second straight day
Phillies' Pete Mackanin, Pat Neshek offer conflicting stories for second straight day
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Hernandez returns as Mariners host Astros (Jun 23, 2017) — SEATTLE — When Felix Hernandez pitches at Safeco Field, there's a different atmosphere. — The seats in the left-field corner are filled with fans sitting in “King's Court,” wearing “King Felix” T-shirts and holding “K” cards to wave with every two-strike count.
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Rogers, Marlins agree to $3.4 million signing bonus. — MIAMI (AP) Alex Rodriguez still remembers throwing batting practice a decade or so ago to his nephew, who was simultaneously getting a hitting lesson from Reggie Jackson. — The kid apparently took good notes.
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Indians reinstate Cody Allen from paternity list — CLEVELAND (AP) Closer Cody Allen has been reinstated from the paternity list by the Cleveland Indians. — Allen left the team Wednesday when his wife, Mallory, gave birth to the couple's first child. He returned to Cleveland from Baltimore …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamdonbacks Designate Oscar Hernandez — The Diamondbacks have designated catcher Oscar Hernandez for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot was needed so that the club could select the contract of righty Rubby De La Rosa, who's headed back to the majors.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Ready To Listen To Offers On Short-Term Veterans — 5:56pm: Unhappy about being bumped to second base upon his activation today, Cabrera says he has asked to be traded. (Video via MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, on Twitter.) He also suggested he indicated a willingness to move to another part …
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